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Jamie Mac · 04-27-2011, 01:53 PM

"Closing point. So if the V8 were to ever die and people were to be upset about the loss of that great sounding engine, it's okay! All they have to do is just finally make a V6 or maybe even a 4 cylinder that has bigger cylinders just like the Ls3 or L99 I mentioned earlier that had two cylinders cut off from. I think it shouldn't have to come to the V8s downfall for such an engine to be created...could you imagine the confusion and the looks on peoples faces if someone decided to break from the norm and crush that whole "V8s the only way to go crowd" because let's be honest...why do most people want a v8 so badly? SOUND...and 99% of those people believe it comes from the number of cylinders."

Sorry about your conclusion being wrong. None of the V8 owners Ive met bought a V8 because of the sound. They went for power and torque first and formost and then a lot have changed exhaust for not just sound but for more power and torque

xXSilencerXx · 04-27-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by camaroc5

So am I right or wrong? If you took an ls3 or l99 and made no changes except remove two cylinders would or would it not still sound like a v8? Obviously it would sound a bit diff but deffinently not like a v6. Like I mentioned before, this not a v8 envy thread (I have one) I was just discussing where the core sound of an engine comes from. That's all, no need to be dissing anyone everyone.

I don't think it would. To get it to I would assume the firing order would need to be adjusted, and the timing will obviously be different. I think it would just sound like another V6. That's just a hunch, I am by no means any kind of "expert"

CamaroC-17 · 04-27-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

Has anyone EVER heard a V6 sound like a V8? If so, please post the video of the sound.
I'm sorry, but it does not exist. I know many people like the V8 over anything else purely for the sound. If they could get that same sound with a 4 or 6 cylinder, they would buy it. It just does not exist. Sorry if I come off as strong or harsh, but seriously now.

I know it does not exist. I stated that IF someone were to build it etc...I never said there is one, just that it is possible

Huggerorange73 · 04-27-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

Someone just QUOTE the yellow car video and with it post up a clip of a LS3 with LTs and exhaust and end this thead.

Can do

And with a cam :

IROCanSS · 04-27-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Pea

so far i've talked with my Mechanic:

CAI = +18 hp
catback =+ 10-15 hp
Diablo Chip = +20-40 hp (depending on V8 or V6)

Youre mechanic is an idiot. You know how much a cat back is good for... 2 or 3. Dyno proven. Don't believe the hype.

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Originally Posted by formare

Of course its going to sound different; care to speculate why?

Not really... don't know why.

CamaroC-17 · 04-27-2011, 01:58 PM

People really need to my post thourghly because most of what people are firing back with, i had already addressed in my original post. Example. Not as much torque and power as a v8. Go back and read...it's in there

Jamie Mac · 04-27-2011, 02:00 PM

I put a new engine on my snapper mower last year. 3-1/2 more horsepower and it's quieter now. Any idea how I can get that 3hp sound back? My neighbors hardly hear me mowing anymore

IROCanSS · 04-27-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Huggerorange73

Can do

And with a cam :

This was a PERFECT side by side... so if sound is all cylinder size why did simply adding a cam change so much? The plot thickens... Maybe sound is related to ALL aspects of the engine... stroke, bore, duration, number of cylinders... etc.

CamaroC-17 · 04-27-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

Youre mechanic is an idiot. You know how much a cat back is good for... 2 or 3. Dyno proven. Don't believe the hype.

Not really... don't know why.

Yes I agree. Sme people do not understand that you dont just add te projected power gains numbers together, you have to have all the new parts on and test it and the numbers gained will be just a fraction of the numbers if you just added advertised power gains together. Cai and cat back you'll see maybe 10 hp without tune, maybe...

IROCanSS · 04-27-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by camaroc5

Yes I agree. Sme people do not understand that you dont just add te projected power gains numbers together, you have to have all the new parts on and test it and the numbers gained will be just a fraction of the numbers if you just added advertised power gains together. Cai and cat back you'll see maybe 10 hp without tune, maybe...

BackinBlackSS/RS · 04-27-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by camaroc5

..I never said there is one, just that it is possible

I'm pretty sure that if it were possible, then it would have been done.

blizzpat · 04-27-2011, 02:05 PM

How do I make my loud v8 sound like a v6!?

Sweet Pea · 04-27-2011, 02:09 PM

well i can still be doing 130 mph before i leave that onramp thats fast enough for me.
and i like the lower growl so i'll do the exaust mod and my hp is what my hp is.

i love my camaro at 312 hp or 400 hp anyway its only another few grand for the V8 if folks want it ... but for me it was an impulse buy i saw the green and had to have it. i bought it on the spot and surprised my wife with it.

CamaroC-17 · 04-27-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by blizzpat

How do I make my loud v8 sound like a v6!?

Restrictive exhaust, smaller thinner pipes,...all that will do is make the note a bit higher. Now I see what your getting at. I never said you can make our V6 camaros or other V6s sound like a V8. Everything I said was talking about if the developed a V6 that had the same cylinder displacement and correct timings and angles. But no...it is pretty much impossible to make an exsisting v6 sound like an 8. Closest thing would be adjusting the timing and putting bigger cams in it. YouTube camaro v6 cammed. You'll be surprised. Not quite a v8 but deffinently doesn't sound like a 6

04-27-2011, 01:53 PM	#43
Jamie Mac NCM-WINR Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM 2014 2LT Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,324	"Closing point. So if the V8 were to ever die and people were to be upset about the loss of that great sounding engine, it's okay! All they have to do is just finally make a V6 or maybe even a 4 cylinder that has bigger cylinders just like the Ls3 or L99 I mentioned earlier that had two cylinders cut off from. I think it shouldn't have to come to the V8s downfall for such an engine to be created...could you imagine the confusion and the looks on peoples faces if someone decided to break from the norm and crush that whole "V8s the only way to go crowd" because let's be honest...why do most people want a v8 so badly? SOUND...and 99% of those people believe it comes from the number of cylinders." Sorry about your conclusion being wrong. None of the V8 owners Ive met bought a V8 because of the sound. They went for power and torque first and formost and then a lot have changed exhaust for not just sound but for more power and torque __________________ also drives a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler. It has LED headlights and wheel weights blacked out with Plasti Dip. It's Baller.

04-27-2011, 02:00 PM	#49
Jamie Mac NCM-WINR Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM 2014 2LT Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,324	I put a new engine on my snapper mower last year. 3-1/2 more horsepower and it's quieter now. Any idea how I can get that 3hp sound back? My neighbors hardly hear me mowing anymore __________________ also drives a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler. It has LED headlights and wheel weights blacked out with Plasti Dip. It's Baller.

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04-27-2011, 01:58 PM	#48
CamaroC-17 Formerly Camaroc5 Drives: 2010 Camaro LT/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,647	People really need to my post thourghly because most of what people are firing back with, i had already addressed in my original post. Example. Not as much torque and power as a v8. Go back and read...it's in there

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04-27-2011, 02:09 PM	#55
Sweet Pea Drives: 2011 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 17 View My Garage	well i can still be doing 130 mph before i leave that onramp thats fast enough for me. and i like the lower growl so i'll do the exaust mod and my hp is what my hp is. i love my camaro at 312 hp or 400 hp anyway its only another few grand for the V8 if folks want it ... but for me it was an impulse buy i saw the green and had to have it. i bought it on the spot and surprised my wife with it.